Medical SPA Acupuncture Clinic
Japanese Style Acupuncture & Moxibustion (Harikyu)
There are slight differences between general Harikyu and Chinese acupuncture. Harikyu is much more hands on than its Chinese cousin.
Acupuncture was first introduced from China to Japan about 1,500 years ago. During the Edo period (17th – 19th centuries) in Japan, acupuncture was a profession widely practiced by the blind. This created a rich tradition of diagnosing by touch (palpation) which has been passed on to modern Japanese practitioners. This enabled us to offer more customized approach to each patient. Japanese practitioners typically use thinner needles with guided tubes, shallower needle insertion techniques, and less needle stimulation. On contrary, Chinese practitioners typically uses thicker needles, deeper and direct needle insertion techniques, and more needle stimulation.
Use of direct moxibustion (herbal heat treatment) is another characteristic of general Harikyu treatment.
So, which style is the best for you?
The answer to this question really depends on your treatment needs and personal preferences. Medical SPA focuses on Harikyu style. Please feel free to consult us, if you have any questions about our practice.
*There are many different acupuncture & moxibustion styles. The information above describes general difference between Japanese & Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion.
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Treatment Plans
| First Session | 90 minutes | 8,950 Yen |
| Follow-up Session | 40-60 minutes | 6,700 Yen |
English Speaking Practitioner/Office Hour
Manabu Ito, Licensed Acupuncturist/Moxibustionist/Anma-Massage-Shiatsu Practitioner
| Minatomirai | Monday 11AM - 14PM Thursday 11AM - 7PM |
Tel: 045-263-6848 |
|---|---|---|
| Momijizaka | Tuesday,Wednesday 11AM - 8PM Saturday 10AM - 6PM |
Tel: 045-567-6848 |
| Nishi-Kamakura | Friday 10AM - 7PM | Tel: 0467-33-0121 |
E-mail : minatomirai@medi-spa.jp
*Unless it’s an urgent matter, e-mail is preferred because of the lack of English speaking staff.
Access
Momijizaka : Kitchen Miraizu 2F (Nearest Stations: Sakuragi-cho Station)
Nishi-Kamakura : Yanagawa Clinic 2F (Nearest Stations: Nishi-Kamakura Station)
FAQ
Q1. Is Harikyu(Acupuncture and Moxibustion) painful?
A: We use Japanese made micro fine needles and pain less needling technique. Most of the case, needle insertion does not hurt. You may feel a dull ache, perhaps a feeling of electricity or tingling, a sensation of heat or cold, or it may just feel strange. Moxibustion is herbal heat treatment. Licensed practitioners carefully control the strength of heat.
Q2. What conditions does Harikyu treat?
Harikyu treats a very broad range of conditions such as following:
STRESS |
DIGESTIVE |
RESPIRATORY/CARDIOVASCULAR |
PAIN |
WOMEN'S HEALTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emotional Distress |
Nausea |
Asthma |
Joint Pain |
Infertility |
Depression |
GERDs |
Cold/Flu |
Bone Pain |
PMS |
Anxiety |
Gastritis |
Tonsillitis |
Nerve Pain |
Menstrual Disorders |
Insomnia |
Diarrhea |
Sinusitis/ Rinitis |
Cancer Pain |
Menopause |
Smoking Cessation |
Constipation |
High/Low Blood Pressure |
Sciatica |
Endometriosis |
Addictions |
IBS |
Allergies |
Arthritis |
Fibroids |
Dizziness |
Colitis |
Atherosclerosis |
Headaches |
Chronic Bladder Infection |
Chronic Fatigue |
Ulcers |
Shortness of Breath |
Fibromyalgia |
Oversensitivity to Cold |
Q3. Is it just needle insertion? Do you do anything else?
A: Depending on your needs, personal constitution, and symptoms, we may combine moxibustion (herbal heat treatment).
Q4. What is the side effect of Harikyu?
A: Harikyu is a very safe method of encouraging your body to promote natural healing process. Done properly by licensed practitioners, Harikyu rarely causes serious side effects.
Q5. How does acupuncture needles sterilized?
A: We use single-use disposable needles only.
Q6. Will Harikyu interfere with my medication?
A: The short answer is no. You may find your medication working more efficiently since Harikyu has a tendency to remove blockages and balance the energetic pathways. If your medication is dosage sensitive, make sure you see your Doctor to monitor your dosages. Harikyu is accepted in many countries as CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine), which does not interfere with modern Western medicine but complement it.
We work with medical corporation Kenseikai closely. If necessary, we are able to introduce KENS Clinic which specializes in gastroenterology.
